2026 World Cup too hot to handle?
With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organisers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet – extreme heat.
Bafana not focused on individual Egypt stars – Broos
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos insists South Africa will focus on their own strengths rather than obsessing over Egypt’s star-studded attack when the two sides meet in a blockbuster Afcon 2025 Group B clash on Friday.
AFCON allowing fans in for free to fill empty stands – source
Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full, a Confederation of African Football source has said.
Mali coach out at European clubs, FIFA over AFCON changes
Mali coach Tom Saintfiet has railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.
Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.
Egypt test Bafana resolve in AFCON showdown
Egypt’s star power meets South Africa’s control as two opening-round winners collide in a tense Group B clash that could define AFCON momentum.
Spurs captain Romero facing increased ban after red card
Cristian Romero could be hit with an extended suspension after he was charged by England’s ruling Football Association with failing to leave the field and acting in an “aggressive” manner when he was sent off against Liverpool last Saturday.
African football bows to pressure with AFCON change
The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on the continent with some seeing it as simply caving in to pressure from European clubs and FIFA.
Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win
Amad Diallo and Riyad Mahrez starred as defending champions Ivory Coast and former winners Algeria had contrasting victories on Wednesday when the first round of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) group matches concluded in Morocco.
Yeye backs Bafana to end AFCON wait
Bafana Bafana legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane believes South Africa have what it takes to end a near three-decade wait for continental glory after opening their AFCON campaign with a hard-fought win over Angola.